Garrett has performed across the whole world and has also sung opera and pop classics with Bryan Ferry, The Eurythmics and Mick Hucknall to celebrate the arrival of the new century on Millennium Eve, in the grounds at the Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum.
She played the lead role of Hanna Glawari, in the Welsh National Opera's production of The Merry Widow, which toured the United Kingdom in 2005. As of November 2006, Garrett was performing as Mother Abbess for six months, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival of The Sound of Music.
As a recording artist, Garrett has released eleven solo albums. Many of her albums have received gold and silver status. Soprano in Red received the Gramophone Award for "Best-selling Classical Artist of the Year". Garrett was also a featured artist on the platinum selling Perfect Day single released by the BBC in aid of Children in Need.
Garrett is a member of the board of the English National Opera. In 2002, she was awarded the CBE for services to music.
She is also a presenter on the UK commercial radio station "Classic FM".
Let It Be
Lesley Garrett Lyrics
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Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Lesley Garrett's song Let It Be is a cover of The Beatles' classic, with Garrett adding her operatic touch to the song. The song opens with the singer describing how she turns to Mother Mary in her times of trouble and is comforted by her words of wisdom. The lyrics also refer to the idea that in moments of darkness, there is still a glimmer of hope and that broken-hearted people will find an answer if they let go and let things be. This message is repeated several times in the song, with the singer urging listeners to whisper words of wisdom and let things be.
The lyrics of Let It Be are open to interpretation, but many listeners believe that the song is about finding comfort in difficult times and letting go of worries and fears. The singer references Mother Mary several times throughout the song, which some listeners interpret as a reference to the Virgin Mary, while others see it as a symbol of maternal comfort and support. The repeated refrain of "let it be" suggests that the best course of action in difficult times is often to simply let things happen and trust that everything will work out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
When I am in distress, I feel comforted by an imaginary vision of Mother Mary.
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Mother Mary seems to advise me to let things go and accept them as they are.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
During tough times, I feel like someone is there with me to help me cope.
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
When people who are suffering come together, they might find solace in each other's company.
There will be an answer, let it be
Things may get better over time and there is no stronger solution than letting things unfold naturally.
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
Even though people might be separated from each other, there is still the possibility of them reuniting and finding peace.
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Even in dark times, there is always hope that things will brighten up in the future.
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I should not be afraid of the future and instead embrace it as it comes.
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Music and spirituality help me cope with difficult situations on a daily basis.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
Sometimes it is best to just let things be without trying to control them.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
By listening to wisdom around us, we can find strength to face tough times with grace and acceptance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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